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Table of Contents Index 106 Troubleshooting The battery life is short.  The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 28. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.  Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed slightly. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off ( p. 20). "Power Saving Mode" is set to "ON" in the menu by default ( p. 21, 76), so that you can reduce the battery consumption.  The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time, however, the rechargeable battery is not charged completely. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery.  You are using the IC recorder in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C (41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction.  The IC recorder has not been used for more than 1 year.  The built-in rechargeable battery may have deteriorated. Consult with your nearest Sony dealer.  If the battery life is limted to approximately half the original battery life, even after you charge it fully, the battery has deteriorated.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Charging You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.  When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the battery will not be charged. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery.  Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging.  The USB connector of the IC recorder is not connected properly.  When you connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) and play back files using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the battery. " " or " " is flashing instead of the battery indicator.  The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). Continued 

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Troubleshooting
Index
Table of
Contents
The battery life is short.
The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 28.
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed slightly. If you do
not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended
that you turn the power off (
p. 20). “Power Saving Mode” is set to “ON” in the
menu by default (
p. 21, 76), so that you can reduce the battery consumption.
The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time, however, the rechargeable
battery is not charged completely. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge
an exhausted battery.
You are using the IC recorder in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C
(41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is
not a malfunction.
The IC recorder has not been used for more than 1 year.
The built‑in rechargeable battery may have deteriorated. Consult with your
nearest Sony dealer.
If the battery life is limted to approximately half the original battery life, even after
you charge it fully, the battery has deteriorated.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Charging
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the battery
will not be charged. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of
reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery.
Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging.
The USB connector of the IC recorder is not connected properly.
When you connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) and play
back files using the built‑in speaker, you cannot charge the battery.
“
” or “
” is flashing instead of the battery indicator.
The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the battery
in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C ‑ 35 °C (41 °F ‑ 95 °F).
Continued